Durham homeowners are in receipt of their 2025 property tax bills which have recently gone through a reappraisal process. Homeowners can apply for property tax relief through the County’s Low-Income Homeowners Relief Program, known as LIHR. The LIHR Program is a joint effort between the Durham County Tax Office and the Durham County Department of Social Services.
The LIHR program will exclusively serve Durham homeowners who are currently living in their homes for 5 years. Homeowners must not currently receive any state tax subsidies for their property. To be eligible, these homeowners must have incomes less than or equal to 80% of the Average Median Income (AMI). When an applicant is determined to be eligible for assistance, the award will be applied to current tax bills only. The tax assistance award is based upon a 3-tiered income model, which is determined by the taxpayer’s AMI.
All tax assistance payments will be paid directly to the Durham County Tax Office. Homeowners will receive a letter of their award prior to the releasing of funds. If your property taxes are paid by a mortgage lender, bank, trust, or escrow account, you are still eligible to apply…